Sunnyvale academies train residents in pubic safety, emergency response

Safe citizens Sunnyvale s Citizens Safety Citizens Academy saw another graduating class last month Participants spend one evening a week for six weeks learning about Sunnyvale s constituents safety model which integrates police fire and crisis healthcare services into one department Related Articles amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend Bay Area arts great shows and concerts to catch in the Bay Area This East Bay festival is a dazzling showcase for gems and minerals Saratoga s Michelin-starred Plumed Horse honors legacy of Jacques P pin There ll be glad glidings this holiday season at skating rinks around the Bay Through a combination of lectures tours and hands-on training academy sessions covered topics including emergency carriage operations fire suppression defensive tactics and use-of-force scenario training The Citizens Safety Citizens Academy is held once a year and is open to anyone years or older who lives or works in Sunnyvale For more information email Lt Mark Jorgensen at mjorgensen sunnyvale ca gov CERT s th class Last month also saw the graduation of Sunnyvale s th District Emergency Response Gang CERT academy class Over eight weeks participants learned the fundamentals of tragedy response including crew organization first aid fire safety and search and rescue The training concluded with a simulated mishap drill giving graduates the chance to put their new skills into action CERT is a nationwide effort sponsored by the Federal Exigency Management Agency FEMA It was created after the Mexico City earthquake where untrained volunteer rescuers faced considerable risks The initiative s goal is to ensure that locality supporters are trained to respond safely and effectively during emergencies Sunnyvale has been teaching CERT for years and has trained more than a thousand residents The Office of Crisis Services also offers shorter classes on personal and household preparedness Visit SunnyvaleSERV org classes for a full list For more information about CERT and preparedness programs email Lt Daniel Moskowitz Office of Exigency Services coordinator at dmoskowitz sunnyvale ca gov or call - -